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1. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for her briefing. France continues to support a two-State solution with Jerusalem as the capital of both States, and is determined to work for its implementation, as set out under international law, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the agreed parameters. It is the only solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of both peoples and protects Israel’s security interests and the region’s stability. We must act with a sense of urgency to prevent another deadly spiral like the one that took place in Gaza in May 2021. To that end, it will be essential to establish a political horizon for addressing the root causes of a deadlock that has lasted for far too long.”

   2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

2. “It is a key principle enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations that we must all defend and promote. The mandate that the Council has given the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) provides it with the means to do so, and we expect the Mission to carry out its task in full. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate France’s full support for the Afghan people, as well as our readiness to participate in the necessary efforts to alleviate their suffering and our full cooperation with the United Nations, including UNAMA.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

3. “As evidenced in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/485), its links with terrorist groups have not been severed. The announcements on drug trafficking may be encouraging, but at this stage they are nothing but promises. Finally, I want to recall that the increase in serious human rights violations is unacceptable. Afghan women are the primary victims. As Ms. Hakim and Ms. Royan so eloquently described, their freedom has shrunk on a daily basis as they have become prisoners in their own country. However, Afghanistan can have no future without its women, who have already contributed so much to their country’s development in the past 20 years. Respect for human rights, in particular those of women and girls, cannot be a variable in our discussions or in the United Nations response to the crisis in Afghanistan.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

4. “For the record, they are the constitution of a representative Government; the safe departure of Afghans who wish to leave the country; respect for the fundamental rights of all, particularly women; unhindered access for humanitarian aid; and the complete and concrete severance of ties with terrorist groups. To date, none of those conditions have been fully met. The recent decisions taken in violation of the rights of women and girls are unacceptable, including the decision on 23 March to exclude girls from secondary school. Trust has been broken, and those decisions show that the Taliban’s promises are empty. For that reason, the 1988 Committee revoked the travel-ban exemptions for the two education ministers. We are also disappointed with regard to the security commitments made by the Taliban.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

5. “Nonetheless, no effort must be spared, as has been mentioned previously, in strengthening risk- management mechanisms to prevent the Taliban from diverting that aid in any way. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) recently granted travel-ban exemptions for 13 members of the Taliban, enabling them to participate in international discussions in order to bring Afghanistan out of the isolation imposed by the Taliban itself. The international community has been clear. There are five conditions that the Taliban must respect for the current isolation to be lifted.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

6. “The international community has been mobilizing since August to ensure the survival of the Afghan population and the restoration of stability and security in Afghanistan. I would first like to recall the continued commitment of France and the European Union to responding, without delay or conditions, to the serious humanitarian crisis. The European Union has contributed more than €335 million since 2021, in addition to facilitating the delivery of aid with humanitarian airlifts. In its national capacity, France has contributed more than €123 million in humanitarian aid since September. We supported the adoption of resolution 2615 (2021) in December with a view to ensuring that nothing would stand in the way of the delivery of aid needed by the thousands of men, women and children who are suffering daily in Afghanistan.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

7. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank all of our briefers today for their presentations. On behalf of France, I too would like to join others in expressing our condolences to and solidarity with the families of the victims of the violent earthquake that struck south-eastern Afghanistan yesterday and left hundreds dead or injured. Once again, the situation as evoked by our briefers is extremely bleak. We heard about the gravity of the humanitarian situation, as described by Mr. Martin Griffiths. Mr. Ramiz Alakbarov alerted us to the lack of progress in almost all areas where the Taliban has made commitments to the international community. Its latest decisions, as well as the dramatic situation described by Ms. Yalda Hakim and Ms. Yalda Royan, show that the Taliban has not changed.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

8. “In that regard, we reiterate our call for support for the International Criminal Court and cooperation with it, as well as with all fact-finding missions and commissions of inquiry. France will also continue working with Mexico to promote the initiative to prevent the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocity crimes.”

   2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

9. “In line with General Assembly resolution ES-11/1, adopted on 2 March, Russia must stop this war and comply with international law. It must stop its massive dissemination of false information and outrageous propaganda. The images of the atrocities committed in Bucha and other areas previously occupied by Russian forces, as well as in Mariupol, are absolutely unbearable and have shocked the entire world. France is firmly committed to standing by Ukraine and is providing its full support to the relevant international and regional jurisdictions and mechanisms — as well as bilaterally, with the deployment of a forensic support mission — to ensure that those abuses are accurately documented, and their perpetrators do not go unpunished.”

   2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

10. “New technologies and modern communication tools are now essential to ensuring that crimes and gross human rights violations are reported and denounced. We have seen that in Burma, Syria and now in Ukraine. However, the Internet and social networks are also vectors for the rapid and sometimes systematic spread of manipulated information, as well as hate speech and rhetoric. We firmly condemn the war of aggression being waged by Russia on Ukraine, where the number of civilian victims increases every day and is supported by a campaign led by the Russian authorities to normalize hate speech and incite violence. The spread of such rhetoric, in particular through disinformation and the deliberate manipulation of information, as well as the harsh restrictions on freedom of the press in Russia, is extremely dangerous.”

    2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

11. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I too would like to thank Ms. Alice Nderitu, the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, as well as Ms. Liubov Tsybulska and Mr. Jared Cohen, for their very insightful briefings. Regrettably, hate speech and incitement to violence are nothing new. They have fuelled many conflicts and can lead to the commission of serious crimes, mass atrocities and genocide. We saw it in Europe during the Second World War. Today, new technologies create specific challenges to which we must respond together to ensure that they are tools for peace, not for conflict, hatred and crime. Free access and the instantaneous and massive spread of information online give citizens access to huge amounts of information and can contribute to the dynamism of civil society and democratic movements.”

    2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

12. “Finally, France will continue its relentless fight against impunity for crimes committed in Syria. Those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source

13. “Respect for international humanitarian law is binding on all. In the absence of a political solution, there is absolutely no reason to normalize relations with the Syrian regime and move towards reconstruction. Without a political solution, the French and European positions on reconstruction and the lifting of sanctions will remain unchanged. Reconstruction can begin only when a political process that is in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015) is firmly under way. States calling for reconstruction in Syria should perhaps start by increasing their contributions to the humanitarian response. I note that nearly 96 per cent of the humanitarian funding announced for 2022 at the Brussels VI Conference comes from the European Union and its member States, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway and Japan.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source

14. “A renewal of the cross-border mechanism for a minimum of 12 months is therefore essential — as requested by the Secretary-General, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. At a time when humanitarian needs have increased, both in the north-west and north-east, this mechanism has never been more crucial. I call on all members of the Council to show unity and responsibility and to make decisions based on purely humanitarian considerations. As we were reminded today, we have a moral duty to save lives, to counter the risk of famine, to meet medical needs and to facilitate vaccination campaigns, including against COVID-19. I would also like to note that all parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must guarantee full humanitarian access to all those in need of assistance.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source

15. “The numbers speak for themselves and were cited many times today — the cross-border mechanism is delivering aid to more than 2.4 million people each month, while the five cross-line convoys deployed since August have each delivered aid to less than 50,000 people. Eighty per cent of food aid in the north-west is delivered by cross-border convoys. In the north-east, 2.1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, 16 per cent more than last year. Cross-line convoys, subject to the goodwill and arbitrariness of the Syrian regime, have never been able to compensate for the closure of the Al-Yarubiyah crossing. We all know the impact that had on the response to medical needs, especially in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source

16. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Iyad Agha for their briefings. After 11 years of conflict, humanitarian needs are at an all-time high. In the north-west, the number of people in need of assistance has reached 4.1 million, an increase of more than 20 per cent since last year. More than 70 per cent of the population is food insecure, further exacerbated by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Each month, the cross-border mechanism delivers nearly 800 truckloads of life-saving aid. Progress on cross-line access must, of course, continue. But even if cross-line convoys were deployed regularly, they would not be a substitute for cross-border operations.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source

17. “I would like to commend the political and field work carried out by the International Organization of La Francophonie. France is determined to support the Haitians to bring the crisis to an end, which the country so desperately needs.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

18. “There is therefore an urgent need to strengthen humanitarian support, particularly food aid. Against that backdrop, it is essential that the Haitian State work to strengthen governance and the accountability of its institutions, particularly in the fight against corruption. Before concluding, I would like to return to the important work that the United Nations is doing in Haiti. As the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/481) stresses, maintaining a robust United Nations presence in Haiti is essential, particularly in the political and security arenas. We hope that BINUH is renewed for another 12 months and provided a robust mandate and the necessary resources to carry out its difficult mission. France stands by Haiti, which is linked to France by ancient ties and a common language.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

19. “France has stepped up its security cooperation and will continue to do so. Thirdly, we need to return to the normal functioning of institutions. As mentioned, the prisons are overcrowded and dilapidated, without water or basic services. The Haitian judicial system, lacking resources, is also failing and unable to carry out the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, in particular. Impunity, like widespread corruption, undermines confidence in the State and destroys social ties. The budding cooperation between Haiti and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is therefore a welcome and positive step. Finally, the economic and humanitarian situation in Haiti is alarming and is rapidly deteriorating. As mentioned several times today, nearly half of the Haitian population will need humanitarian aid in 2022.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

20. “In order to succeed, it is important to appoint Provisional Electoral Committee members that are acceptable to all. Secondly, gang violence must be stopped at all costs. We made that assessment less than a month ago when we met. Those criminal groups act with impunity and, as a result, the number of homicides and kidnappings this year has surged. Gangs undermine the authority of the State and plunder its resources. Without security, there can be neither rule of law nor development. Against that backdrop, our priority must be to strengthen the Haitian National Police. We therefore welcome the proposal to increase the ceiling for police advisers in the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The creation of a multi-donor funding fund is also a very welcome development.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

21. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I wish to join others in thanking Special Representative La Lime for her briefing. I would also like to thank Mr. Descardes for his briefing. I welcome the presence today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Religion of Haiti. As we just heard, there is an emergency in Haiti. The Haitian authorities must respond, and the international community must mobilize further. I would like to now touch upon several aspects. First, there is no alternative to dialogue for breaking the current political impasse. In that connection, the direct contacts established between the Prime Minister and the opposition are positive. All political actors must work to build the necessary consensus to organize elections once the conditions are met, particularly security conditions.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

22. “It remains steadfast in its belief in the importance of a strong multilateralism, which is the only way to ensure security and peace.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

23. “The French presidency of the Council of the European Union has served as an opportunity to translate the European Union’s commitment to the values and actions of the United Nations into three priorities: the promotion of the rights of women and girls, in particular by advocating for the universal ratification of the Istanbul Convention; support for pluralism and freedom of the media; and the fight against disinformation, while defending a human rights-based approach in the digital environment. The European Union is not only the largest contributor to the United Nations budget, but it is also an unwavering ally. It makes its singular voice heard within the multilateral system in cooperation with other relevant regional organizations, in particular the African Union, in order to strengthen the system itself.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

24. “The same is true in Syria, where the European Union will not fund reconstruction in the absence of a credible political process. Finally, the European Union defends a cross- cutting, universal and demanding vision of human rights, which has led us to suspend training for certain armed forces, as is currently the case in Mali. The fight against terrorism, in the European view, cannot be used as a pretext to waive the application of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. That will determine their effectiveness in the long term.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

25. “It has therefore put in place restrictive measures targeted at those responsible for serious violations of human rights law and humanitarian law. That specific regime, which was created in 2020, does not in any way hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid, of which the European Union and its member States are one of the leading suppliers. In Myanmar, in the face of the repeated human rights violations committed by the junta, the European Union is ensuring that those responsible enjoy neither impunity nor support. In Afghanistan, the European Union is participating in efforts to alleviate the immediate suffering of the population, but no reconstruction aid can be provided as long as the Taliban continues its policies of rights violations.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

26. “Finally, in Mozambique, it has supported the Mozambique Defence Armed Forces in their fight against terrorist groups since December 2021. The European Union is a key partner of the United Nations in responding to the world’s most serious crises. Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, the European Union has mobilized more than €4.6 billion to help Ukrainians. That commitment is comprehensive, covering budgetary and humanitarian needs as well as the fight against impunity. The restrictive measures adopted by the European Union have only one objective — to bring Russia back into compliance with the Charter of the United Nations. The European Union is a tireless defender of the values it shares with the United Nations.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

27. “In the Sahel, it uses all the tools at its disposal to support its partners in the region. Off the coast of Libya, it deploys the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, while the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Libya is a support point for the Libyan authorities. In Somalia, together with the United Nations, the European Union supports the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia and Somali forces in the security transition. In the Middle East, the European Union has provided a humanitarian and civilian presence in Gaza since 2005. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has made an essential contribution to the security and stability of the region within the framework of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea since 2004.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

28. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles. His presence is proof of the European Union’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations. The European Union and its member States are mobilizing alongside the United Nations with common objectives. The States members of the European Union collectively represent the second-largest contributor to the peacekeeping budget and together deploy nearly 5,300 military and civilian personnel in peacekeeping operations. Since 1948, they have paid a heavy price, with 683 European personnel killed in those operations. The European Union presence is widespread, as the High Representative reminded us.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

29. “There is an urgent need to act as soon as possible in order to avoid an ecological and humanitarian catastrophe. The renewal of the truce on 2 June brought renewed hope to Yemenis. I would like to thank the Special Envoy, who has France’s full support, for all his efforts and his determination to make progress in extremely difficult circumstances. I also welcome his commitment to the participation of Yemeni women in the peace process. We call on all parties to the conflict, including the Houthis, to cooperate fully with the Special Envoy. The prospect of peace has never been closer. Let us not miss this opportunity.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

30. “Although the truce has improved conditions of movement and access in some areas, we remain concerned about the humanitarian situation and reiterate the importance of ensuring full humanitarian access to all those in need. That is all the more necessary as Yemen continues to be severely affected by food insecurity, as was also recalled here today. We also call for the immediate and unconditional release of the United Nations and humanitarian personnel held by the Houthis. I would also like to mention the FSO SAFER oil tanker situation. The funds that have been raised are currently insufficient, as pointed out earlier, which has prevented the rescue operation from getting under way. We therefore take this opportunity to call on States and the private sector to contribute financially to the appeal launched by the United Nations.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

31. “On the political front, I would like to recall that important concessions were made by the Yemeni Government in recent weeks, in particular with regard to oil tanker access to Al-Hudaydah port and the opening of Sana’a airport to commercial flights. France welcomes the efforts of the Yemeni Government, which have made it possible to improve the daily lives of the population. As mentioned by the Special Envoy, the main sticking point today remains Taiz. France calls on the Houthis to reopen the roads to that city. For years, its inhabitants have been virtually cut off from the rest of the world. The situation is clearly unacceptable and must be brought to an end.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

32. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg, Ms. Ghada Mudawi and Ms. Azal Al-Salafi for their presentations. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Yemen. France welcomes the renewal of the truce this month, which constitutes a positive and encouraging signal from the parties to the conflict. The pause observed since April has led to a clear reduction of civilian casualties in particular and must be used to move towards lasting de-escalation. The work of the military committee in Amman is also moving in the right direction and must now be implemented on the ground. We reiterate our call for a full ceasefire throughout the country.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

33. “I would also like to point out that the Sudan also benefits from the regional support to the Horn of Africa announced by the European Union, totalling more than €633 million. Finally, we call on the Sudanese authorities to cooperate fully with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). The mandate established by the Security Council as the status-of-mission agreement is an obligation for the Sudanese authorities. The members of the Security Council have a responsibility to support the United Nations in the implementation of the tasks entrusted to it. In that regard, we thank the United Kingdom penholder for all its efforts regarding the renewal of the UNITAMS mandate.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

34. “Every effort must be made to ensure that the political crisis does not fuel a worsening of the security situation, particularly in Darfur. Some progress has been made in training members of the armed groups that signed the Juba agreements. This must continue. We call on the authorities to ensure the protection of civilians, in particular by accelerating the deployment of the joint force and the reintegration of fighters. We are concerned about the deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation. France and the European Union remain committed to the Sudanese people. European cooperation has therefore been reoriented towards civil society, with €12 million disbursed in support in 2021. European humanitarian assistance has also been maintained, in the amount of €40 million for the first five months of 2022.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

35. “We take note of the commitments — which must be fulfilled as soon as possible — to returning to a civilian and democratic transition, with the prospect of elections at the end of the process. I would like to remind Council members that this is a commitment made by the authorities that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people. We await the implementation of all the announced measures. In particular, all remaining political prisoners must be released and the state of emergency must be lifted. It is also necessary to put an end to violence against demonstrators, including sexual violence. We also regret the failure to prosecute those responsible for human rights violations. Political instability continues to worsen the security, economic and humanitarian situation in the Sudan.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

36. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Special Representative Volker Perthes for his very comprehensive briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence in the Chamber today of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan. I would like to highlight three points. France reiterates its full support for the joint facilitation of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. It is a viable way out of the current political impasse. We encourage all Sudanese, civilians and military alike, to take part in the dialogue in a spirit of compromise and responsibility. We call on the military authorities to continue their efforts aimed at creating conditions conducive to ending the crisis.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

37. “France therefore encourages the Government of Somalia and ATMIS contingents to resolutely commit to the security transition in order to achieve the objectives outlined in resolution 2628 (2022). There is no alternative, as attacks by Al-Shabaab keep reminding us. Lastly, France deplores the attack that occurred in Puntland on 6 March. I reiterate the readiness of the European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta to provide maritime security support to Somalia, including in Somali territorial waters. Operation Atalanta not only helps to combat piracy, but it also helps to curb the illicit flows of arms and charcoal, which benefit Al-Shabaab, and to escort World Food Programme vessels, on which the Somali people very much depend in the current circumstances.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

38. “Those attacks confirm the urgency of engaging in a more effective fight against Al-Shabaab. Resolution 2628 (2022), which endorsed the reconfiguration of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) into ATMIS, is a step in the right direction, which should lead to specific changes on the ground. With ongoing funding to AMISOM over the past 15 years totalling €2.25 billion and the establishment of its three missions in Somalia, the European Union has demonstrated that it is a reliable partner and very eager to see transition in Somalia. Nonetheless, it is clear that no new funding for ATMIS, regardless of the amount, would suffice without Somali efforts to generate armed forces, together with the federal states, or without strong support from ATMIS to help Somali forces and conduct offensive operations with them.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

39. “We should also help Somalia address the extremely serious humanitarian crisis caused by drought and exacerbated by the unacceptable acts of Al-Shabaab, which hinder the delivery of humanitarian aid and include attacks on humanitarian and medical workers. In addition to providing humanitarian support to Somalia — approximately €115.7 million over the past few years — the European Union has also announced €348 million in aid to strengthen food security in the Horn of Africa. France is fully involved in providing that aid. France firmly condemns the terrorist attacks committed by Al-Shabaab, in particular those on 23 March and 3 May. We extend our condolences to Somalia, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Burundi and to the families of the victims.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

40. “We encourage the new President to continue State-building efforts, as well as efforts to revise the Constitution and re-establish national harmony. That must therefore include in-depth dialogue between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states. We also encourage the Somali authorities to continue their efforts to ensure the participation of women in the leadership of the country, through the 30 per cent quota of women in Parliament. France welcomes the election of Ms. Saadia Yasin Haji Samatar, the first Somali woman to become Deputy Speaker of the House of the People.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

41. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 James Swan and Mr. Francisco Caetano José Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, for their briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Somalia, Ambassador Osman, to today’s meeting. France reiterates its congratulations to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on his election. Despite all the challenges, the electoral process came to an end and led to a peaceful transition of power. It is a historic moment and an extremely important step towards stabilization in Somalia. We wish every success to President Mohamud and the future Federal Government of Somalia. They have France’s support.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

42. “As the Special Representative recalled at the beginning of her briefing, Iraq has experienced substantial sandstorms in recent days, resulting in numerous hospitalizations and the upheaval of daily life of the country. The frequency of such storms has only increased in recent years. That is a visible consequence of global warming and desertification. In that regard, I would like to express France’s full solidarity with Iraq, which joined the Paris Agreement last year. As the negotiations to renew UNAMI’s mandate approach, I would like to draw the attention of every member of the Security Council to the importance of environmental and climate issues in Iraq. Our support for the Iraqi authorities and people in the fight against climate change will be unconditional.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

43. “Accordingly, we call on Baghdad and Erbil to institutionalize their dialogue on all relevant issues, including political, economic, energy and security issues. We are extremely grateful for the good offices of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in that regard. I would also like to mention the regional context, which has direct consequences for the situation in Iraq. France welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to promote regional security and stability. I also recall the importance of the dialogue between Iraq and Kuwait, with regard to the missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals. We welcome the progress mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/366) and encourage both States to pursue their cooperation.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

44. “France also accords special attention to the Sinjar situation. The efforts of the Iraqi Government at the highest level to implement the Sinjar Agreement on the security, governance and reconstruction of the district enjoy our full support. The ceasefire between the Iraqi armed forces and certain armed groups must be sustainable and, above all, allow for the return of the more than 4,000 families that were forced to leave the district following the escalation that occurred between late April and early May. Moreover, we stand ready to fully provide assistance in attending to the needs caused by those internal displacements. As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General said, constructive cooperation between the federal Government and the autonomous Kurdistan Region is imperative.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

45. “I take this opportunity to reiterate the importance of the participation of Iraqi women in the political life of their country, and, in that regard, I welcome the fact that there are more women parliamentary representatives than ever before. Many issues await the next Government’s attention. I am thinking in particular about issues concerning security. In that regard, we strongly condemn Iran’s ballistic-missile attack of 13 March. It is an unacceptable attack against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq. Our concern about the threat posed by Da’esh remains undiminished. In that regard, I would like to express our gratitude for all the work carried out by the Iraqi security forces and the Global Coalition against Da’esh. Together with the Iraqis, France will remain committed to combating terrorism.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

46. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Ms. Edwar for their briefings. France commends the Special Representative’s outstanding work in Iraq in a very difficult context. I would also like to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq among us today. In October 2021, Iraqis went to the polls to elect their parliamentary representatives. They have now been waiting seven months for the appointment of a prime minister and the formation of a Government. It is therefore urgent that the political actors make the compromises necessary for reaching an agreement. The same applies to the appointment of a president of the Republic.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

47. “We categorically condemn the glorification of indicted war criminals and the denial of genocide. Lastly, France reiterates its commitment to the European prospects for Bosnia and Herzegovina and for all Western Balkan countries. As President of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2022, in June France will organize a conference on the Western Balkans, with the participation of the 27 member States and six States of the region, to collectively reaffirm our commitment to European integration and to continuing to build the necessary cooperation to respond to common challenges.”

    2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source

48. “With respect to the civilian dimension, France fully supports the work of the High Representative in his dialogue with all stakeholders and welcomes the fact that he was able to participate in today’s Security Council meeting. As the European continent faces unprecedented challenges resulting from the war led by Russia against Ukraine, we will spare no effort to ensure stability in Europe, in particular in the Balkans, where open wounds remain from the conflict that took place during the 1990s. We reiterate the importance of justice, compensation and guarantees of non-repetition for all crimes committed during those conflicts. The processes of transitional justice and reconciliation remain the only solid foundation for the future of the country.”

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49. “In the light of such worrisome dynamics, France believes that international presence in Bosnia Herzegovina remains crucial for the stability of the country and the region, in line with the provisions of the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement. With regard to the military dimension, since 2004, the European Union has played a leading role in peacekeeping in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We trust that that presence will continue over the long term. The European Union also fully participates in reducing tensions between Serbia and Kosovo with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, such as during the presidential elections in Serbia in April.”

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50. “We are particularly attentive to the full and effective participation of women in political life, which may help to resolve the political crisis. France deplores the fact that an agreement has not yet been reached on constitutional and electoral reform that guarantees the principle of non-discrimination and equality for all citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with European Court of Human Rights rulings. We will continue to support efforts to reach a compromise on the issue. However, the lack of an agreement on a new electoral framework must not deprive the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina of their fundamental right to elect their representatives. We call upon the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take all necessary measures to ensure that upcoming elections are organized and funded as planned.”

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